The entire group uses it as a base for a staggering range of models — from superminis to SUVs — and it’s part of the reason the Polo has grown in size.

It now shares characteristics with bigger, swankier motors. Its chassis is stiffer, the boot has grown from 280 litres to 351 litres and it comes optioned with the latest version of VW’s Active Info Display. Think Audi Virtual Cockpit.

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The last Polo launched in 2009 and there is something worth shouting about with this new editionCredit: Verwendung f�r Pressezwecke honorarfrei

The best way to understand the Polo’s brilliance is through its rivals’ shortcomings. The Skoda Fabia is stuffy and looks boring.

Outside VW Group, the Citroen C3 is a fresh take on the B-Segment but doesn’t boast German build quality. The Ford Fiesta’s interior is of a lower quality and the Nissan Micra’s engine range isn’t at the same standard.

Volkswagen has not yet revealed pricing for the Polo, which will be on sale from early next month, but you can expect it to be north of £16,000 for a half-decent trim.